NRG EnergyMEX:NRG +0.12%51 PEG Ratio is 2.38 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 5850% above its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates MEX:NRG with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,055.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 139 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, NRG Energy ranks worse than 58.27% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, NRG Energy's PE Ratio without NRI is 28.57. NRG Energy's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 12.00%. Therefore, NRG Energy's PEG Ratio for today is 2.38.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for NRG Energy's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NRG'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.04 Max: 2.41
Current: 2.41
During the past 13 years, NRG Energy's highest PEG Ratio was 2.41. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
NRG Energy PEG Ratio Related Terms
NRG Energy PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NRG Energy's PEG Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, NRG Energy's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
NRG Energy PEG Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, NRG Energy's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NRG Energy's PEG Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) has a PEG Ratio of 2.38 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. This is 5850% above median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, NRG Energy's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #81 out of 139 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is NRG Energy's PEG Ratio too high?
NRG Energy's current PEG Ratio of 2.38 is 5850% above median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.41. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median PEG Ratio is 2.06. NRG Energy's value of 2.38 is 15.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #81 out of 139 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NRG Energy has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NRG Energy's PEG Ratio compare to TLN and OKLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, NRG Energy ranks #81 out of 139 companies for PEG Ratio. This places NRG Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.06. NRG Energy's value of 2.38 is 15.5% above this benchmark. Historically, NRG Energy's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 2.06, NRG Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median PEG Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.06, based on 139 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. NRG Energy's current PEG Ratio of 2.38 is 15.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on NRG Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NRG Energy's current PEG Ratio is 2.38, which is 5850% above median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NRG Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,055.37, compared to a current price of MXN2,520.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.38, which is 5850% above median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 15.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.06. NRG Energy's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NRG Energy (MEX:NRG), the current PEG Ratio is 2.38 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is NRG Energy (MEX:NRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NRG Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,520.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,055.37.
GuruFocus considers NRG Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NRG:
PEG Ratio: 2.38 (5850% above median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: MXN2,055.37 vs. price of MXN2,520.00 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#81 of 139)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the US, with 6 million customers. Vivint Smart Home, which NRG acquired in 2023, has 2 million home-services customers. NRG also is one of the largest US independent power producers, with 26 gigawatts of coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity in Texas and the Eastern US. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
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